These Birds’ Backflips Are Fueled by Sugar
An ancient dietary change made the manakin’s flashy courtship display possible, a new study suggests. Source link
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La Guaira, Venezuelan Port Town, Is Hit Hard by Earthquakes
Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity. Source link
Venezuela Earthquakes Hammer Infrastructure, Making Aid Efforts Harder
The power grid, water supply and health system were already under strain from years of neglect and underinvestment. Source link
A Right-Wing Election Victory in Colombia, With a Little Help from Trump
The U.S. president endorsed the right-wing winner. But his influence went further. Source link
The Aftermath of Venezuela’s Earthquakes
Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, a photographer for The New York Times, describes the scene on the ground after the Venezuelan earthquakes. Source link
On the ground and online, Venezuelans desperately search for missing relatives.
Friends and family of those in the earthquake zone were turning to social media and heading to affected neighborhoods as they awaited an official rescue response. Source link
How Long Can a Person Survive Under Rubble?
It depends on water, air and how quickly rescuers are able to find people. Source link
After Venezuela Earthquakes, La Guaira Residents Search for Loved Ones in the Rubble
A missing child. A boyfriend in the rubble. Venezuelans on Thursday were still trying to understand the scope of the devastation in this hard-hit city. Source link
After Supreme Court TPS Ruling, What Conditions May Haitian and Syrian Deportees Face?
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could end humanitarian protections for many Haitians and Syrians in the United States, clearing the way for their potential deportation. Source link
Hoping for Miracles as Venezuela Digs Out From Massive Quakes
It is known as a “doublet,” two earthquakes in quick succession, and it has brought the Latin American country to its knees. Source link